Cross to Bear
Embracing Life's Burdens: Vonda Shepard's 'Cross to Bear' Meaning
Lyrics
You ran away with your conscience dear
You left with your guilty conscience.
There was a red flag waving in my ear saying
A warning sign indicated potential danger, advising to stay away.
"Stay away, you've got something to fear"
Despite the warning, you didn't heed the advice.
Well why did I not choose to hear?
The speaker regrets not listening to the warning.
Well I am through with suffering
Decided to end the suffering and make better life choices.
Gonna make better choices I don't need no wedding ring
Expressing independence, not needing a marriage commitment.
I can sing, I can dance
Despite talents, unable to eliminate a lingering feeling.
But I can't make thus feeling cease
A feeling persists due to the impact of a past relationship.
Cause deep in my soul you left a permanent crease and
A lasting mark left in the speaker's soul by the person.
We all got our cross to bear
Everyone has their burdens to bear.
Our Star of David, our dreadlocked hair
Referencing symbols of identity and personal struggles.
And oh yeah baby, I still care
Despite challenges, the speaker still cares.
And if you need some help
Offering assistance and support to those in need.
You know I'll always be there
Expressing a consistent willingness to help.
Well it's been a strange year
Reflecting on a peculiar and challenging year.
You've been a very bad dog
Metaphorically describing someone's negative behavior.
As my fire went out
A supportive force was constantly disrupted.
You'd put on another log
Despite disturbances, the relationship seemed worthwhile.
But it was worth never having any peace
Peace was sacrificed for the relationship.
And deep in my soul you left a permanent crease and
The impact of the person is deeply ingrained in the soul.
Repeat chorus
Repeating the chorus, emphasizing the universal nature of burdens.
Some nights I thought I'd cry forever
Nights filled with enduring pain and sorrow.
I'd wish him away and then I'd turn into a beggar
Expressing a desire to rid oneself of the person causing suffering.
But it was worth always scraping my knees
Despite difficulties, the relationship seemed worthwhile.
And deep in my soul you left a permanent crease
The impact of the person is deeply ingrained despite challenges.
I wear my heart like a wrinkle on my sleeve
Wearing emotions openly and visibly.
And I've got the aching love that only you can relieve
Not fearing the consequences of loyalty to a troubled friend.
But I'm not afraid to go down with a sinking friend
Determined to pursue dreams regardless of potential harm.
I'm gonna live out my dreams even if they kill me in the end
Expressing a willingness to face challenges for personal fulfillment.
Repeat chorus
Repeating the chorus, reinforcing the idea of shared struggles.
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